Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Silvereye/Wax eye

This little bird was sitting on a dead stump beside the track going in to the Pancake Rocks (see yesterday's post). I first noticed it because it was singing so loudly. It is known as a Silvereye or Wax-eye and is found in both Australia and New Zealand. It was first noticed in New Zealand in the 1830's and because there is no evidence that anyone deliberately brought it into the country it is classed as a native species. It is slightly smaller than a sparrow. I heard lots more birds on our trip than I saw so it was very nice that this one was easy to see.

gorgeous photos...I love seeing a part of the world through someone else's lens, a part I likely will not see in person. Pancake Rocks are fascinating, and the vistas of Mt. Cook and the birds on your trip are great.